Head to Head Record​

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These two sides have faced each other 28 times to date, as they head into the Coppa Italia clash in what will be only their third match-up outside of the league.

As perhaps expected, Milan have dominated this fixture over the years, winning on ​13 occasions as opposed to to Sampdoria's seven triumphs, whilst the sides have played out six draws. It is also worth noting that Milan have ran out victorious in both previous cup meetings.

Milan recorded a resounding win over Sampdoria back in 2007, when they managed to win 5-0 away from home - their biggest margin of victory over the Blucerchiati.

Unfortunately, as glorious as it gets for Sampdoria fans is the classic 2-1 or 1-0 victory, with them never outright annihilating their opponents, however, a win's a win.

Recent Form

With the Coppa Italia back, both sides will be eyeing this competition as an opportunity for silverware.

Each side have put in fairly similar performances in Serie A this term, with just two points separating Milan in fifth and Sampdoria in seventh.

However, it is the hosts who are in a finer fettle of form, having won three of their previous five, picking up 10 points from a possible 15, before Juventus ended their winning run, whilst Milan have struggled for points recently, picking up just six from a possible 15 in ​Serie A.

Here's a look at each side's last five results:

Sampdoria

AC Milan

Juventus 2-1 Sampdoria (29/12)

AC Milan 2-1 Spal (29/12)

Sampdoria 2-0 Chievo (26/12)

Frosinone 0-0 AC Milan (26/12)

Empoli 2-4 Sampdoria (22/12)

AC Milan 0-1 Fiorentina (22/12)

Sampdoria 2-0 Parma (16/12)

Bologna 0-0 AC Milan (13/12)

Lazio 2-2 Sampdoria (8/12)

AC Milan 0-0 Torino (9/12)

Prediction

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In recent times, it is fair to say that Milan have had the upper hand over Sampdoria. However, taking into the consideration the form of the two teams and the mounting injury list that Gatusso has to deal with, the hosts could be considered favourites here.

Milan have really struggled to find goals recently, and with the constant speculation regarding Higuian and a possible move to Chelsea ramping up, it's hard to see any goals coming any time soon.